Media and Press
Kristina Lavallee “The Cake Girl” is a Nationally Recognized Cake Designer, Pastry Chef and Entrepreneur. She has been featured in numerous TV and news segments, magazine publications and radio shows showcasing her custom cakes and state of the art bakery. Kristina was born and raised in Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish and English, she currently resides in Tampa,FL. Kristina is available for national appearances.
Happy National Cupcake Day 🧁 @BN9 pic.twitter.com/QyzCl29kam
— Ashonti Ford TV (@AshontiFordBN9) December 15, 2021
Make way! The Cake Girl is coming through. Mobile baker, Kristina Lavallee, is serving up the most extraordinary cakes & baked goods to the Tampa, FL area. We’re honored that she trusts the steady drive of the Metris to deliver these works of art safely. #FemaleOwned pic.twitter.com/oIlh3yma5u
— Mercedes-Benz Vans USA (@MBvansUSA) March 22, 2022
Happy early bday to my old head @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/uCFujQ9P7D
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) August 2, 2022
In the News
ABC Action News – TAMPA BAY’S MORNING BLEND | December 22, 2022 – The Cake Girl Gives Some Last-Minute Holiday Baking Tips
UCF News – UCF Today | December 20, 2022 – UCF’s 30 Best Photos of 2022
UCF Pegasus Magazine | December, 2022 – A Sweet Success
Tampa Magazine | November 30, 2022 – How One Baker Turned Her Childhood Passion Into a Satisfying Career
Whistle Sports | November 14, 2022 – Leonard Fournette Chooses The Cake Girl for his Personal Day – Whistle Sports
WFLA News Channel 8 | October 19, 2022 – Why It Matters: Tampa’s Cake Girl overcomes barriers to reach sweet success
Business Observer | October 14, 2022 – 40 UNDER 40 – CLASS OF 2022 The Cake Girl, co-founder and co-owner
WFLA News Channel 8 | October 14, 2022 – Spooky Halloween Treats
New York Post | October 13, 2022 – Tom Brady approved: How ‘The Cake Girl’ struck gold and made the GOAT’s birthday cake
Fox News | October 13, 2022 – Tom Brady approved: How ‘The Cake Girl’ struck gold and made the GOAT’s birthday cake
Fox 13 News | August 6, 2022 – Tom Brady’s ‘GOAT’ birthday cake puts spotlight on Tampa bakery
The Free Press Tampa | August 4, 2022 – $1 Mini Cupcakes All Week Long, Reopening Sale
USA Today | August 3, 2022 – Daily Sports Smile: Tom Brady wished ‘happy 100th birthday’ with super realistic goat cake
Tampa Bay Times | August 3, 2022 – Tom Brady gets GOAT birthday cake from Leonard Fournette
WFLA News Channel 8 | August 3, 2022 – Tom Brady gets birthday ‘GOAT’ cake from Fournette
ESPN | August 2, 2022 – Leonard Fournette got Tom Brady a GOAT cake for his birthday
Bucs Wire | August 2, 2022 – LOOK: Tom Brady’s incredible, GOAT-themed 45th birthday cake
Yahoo Sports | August 2, 2022 – LOOK: Tom Brady’s incredible, GOAT-themed 45th birthday cake
Entrepreneur | July 27, 2022 – This Baker Was Told Not to Speak Spanish With Colleagues, So She Started Her Own Cake Company That Values Employees Just As Much As Customers
Yahoo Finance | July 27, 2022 – This Baker Was Told Not to Speak Spanish With Colleagues, So She Started Her Own Cake Company That Values Employees Just As Much As Customers
Business Observer | April 28, 2022 – Tampa bakery, amid rapid growth, rises to the occasion
Bay News 9 | December 15, 2021 – Tampa bakery celebrates a big win on National Cupcake Day
Tampa Bay Metro Magazine | 2021 – Inspiring Women in Business – Kristina Lavallee
Fox 13 News | May 26, 2021 – Cake remained a centerpiece for pandemic weddings, but with less tiers and more long-distance taste tests
ABC Action News | February 04, 2021 – Tampa bakery to help cater hundreds of desserts for Super Bowl event
The Free Press Tampa | December 14, 2020 – Annual Holiday Toy Drive Sets New Records for Tampa Bay Area Kids
ABC Action News | October 28, 2020 – Small businesses team up with the American Cancer Society to put a dent in the $200M shortfall
ABC Action News | September 21, 2020 – 12-year-old Tampa baker wins local competition, session with The Cake Girl
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay | September 21, 2020 – The Cake Girl in Tampa is selling these little cake cups, and proceeds go to American Cancer Society
Business Observer | September 10, 2020 – Bakery, after weathering shutdown, takes a big bite of success
The Free Press Tampa | August 24, 2020 – American Airlines Pilot Retires, Gets a Cakes that Takes Flight
Newswires | August 24, 2020 – Now Shipping Nationwide – Tampa, FL Bakery Shifts to Survive Pandemic
The Free Press Tampa | July 22, 2020 – The Pandemic Hits and Sweetness Shifts
ABC Action News | April 24, 2020 – Woman-owned businesses team up during the pandemic to survive | The Rebound Tampa Bay
Bay News 9 | April 13, 2020 – Businesses Partner to Sell DIY Kits to Keep Families Entertained
WTSP 10 Tampa Bay | April 9, 2020 – Cupcake competition offers distraction during coronavirus quarantine
ABC Action News | April 07, 2020 – Tampa bakery contest helps local food pantry, and helps parents keep kids entertained
ABC Action News | March 31, 2020 – Local businesses rely on virtual networking and social media to outlast coronavirus pandemic
ABC Action News | March 17, 2020 – Small business dreams on hold as coronavirus wipes out profits, sales
Modern Restaurant Management | March 10, 2020 – Coronavirus: Restaurants Respond
WTSP 10 Tampa Bay | February 13, 2020 – Something sweet for your sweetie
Fox 13 News | July 23, 2019 – Carrollwood woman is earning her title as ‘The Cake Girl’
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay | July 17, 2019 – Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with BOGO sundaes at The Cake Girl in Tampa
WFLA News Channel 8 | July 3, 2019 – SWEET! ‘The Cake Girl’ opens mini cupcake shop
WTSP 10 Tampa Bay | June 27, 2019 – Sweeten your Independence Day Party with mini treats
Tampa Bay Times | June 26, 2019 – The Cake Girl opens shop in Carrollwood
ABC Action News | June 21, 2019 – The Cake Girl
WFLA News Channel 8 | June 14, 2019 – Former deputy opens sweet shop in Carrollwood
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay | June 4, 2019 – The Cake Girl will open its new brick-and-mortar shop this Saturday in Tampa
WFLA News Channel 8 | October 31, 2017 – Tampa Bay area business owner selling sweets to benefit Puerto Rico
Tampa Bay Times – ‘Cake Girl’ cooks up goodies in a new truck
Tampa Bay Times – Fulfilling a dream, woman takes Cake Girl mobile bakery on the road